A groundbreaking history of worldwide English in all its dialects, differences, and linguistic delights: “Informative . . . distinctive . . . a spirited celeb

When and why did 'thou' disappear from Standard English? Would a Victorian Cockney have said 'observation' or 'hobservation'? Was Jane Austen making a mistake w

Crystal turns the history of the language on its head and provides a startlingly original view of where the richness, creativity, and diversity of the language

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara

Once upon a time, there was a student who wanted to learn English… He did everything. He did grammar exercises, he looked at lists of vocabulary, he even trie